Incident Overview
A pilot reported that during a landing at Wildwood, the aircraft flipped over after the left main wheel appeared to lock upon touchdown. The incident occurred following a flight that originated from a location where the aircraft had taxied through puddles of water from melting snow.
Flight and Weather Conditions
According to the pilot, prior to departure, the temperature was 25 degrees Fahrenheit. At the time of landing at Wildwood, the wind was from 290 degrees at 15 knots, gusting to 20 knots, and the temperature was 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Landing Sequence
The pilot stated that during the landing, the tail and right main landing gear touched down first as he corrected for a slight crosswind. When the left main gear touched down, it seemed to be locked. As the aircraft slowed, it flipped over.
Post-Accident Findings
Immediately after the accident, the left main wheel would not rotate. However, approximately one hour later, the wheel could be rotated. When the aircraft was turned right side up, about half a cup of water ran out of the wheel cover.